The Business Case for Bar-Code Readiness:
Aligning Acute Care Hospital Goals with Pharmacy Objectives to Ensure Patient Safety, Operational Efficiency and Cost Containment

While electronic health records (EHR) have garnered a significant amount of attention from U.S. hospital administrators, bar-code-based medication systems have quietly gone about doing their job of protecting patients, improving efficiency, and containing costs.
 

The Accountable Care Organization Enabled by SAP Collaborative E-Care Management

Accountable Care Organizations are designed to be accountable for the cost, quality and overall healthcare of patients. They are designed to not only improve the quality of care but also improve patient outcomes by creating incentives for healthcare providers. This document describes technologies that enable an ACO to facilitate medication adherence, regular “in home” monitoring and promotion of patient behavior change necessary in supporting not only the quality of care objectives of ACOs, but also maximize their revenue opportunities.
 

Changing the Paradigm in Healthcare Information Technology from SAP:
Becoming Proactive and Moving Into the Home

There is a shift taking place in the way that healthcare is being delivered. The management of chronic diseases requires careful coordination between multiple healthcare specialists and a more active role by consumers. Frequently this care needs to be provided “beyond the walls of the hospital“ at the patient’s home. It is incumbent on providers to be more proactive by reaching out to their patient base and facilitating care in the home. Information technology can enable this paradigm shift and this paper discusses the key enablers of this shift.
 

We, The Patient:
Lean Six Sigma Improves Patient Care Quality and Business Performance from Novaces

This white paper is a discussion of the challenges healthcare organizations face in delivering the highest quality healthcare while at the same time reducing waste and costs. Lean Six Sigma uses a data-driven approach to identify and fix root causes of problems. We explore what impact Lean Six Sigma can have on healthcare, especially how it will benefit patients.